Mine Technician - Mine Systems

• Permanent 8:6 Roster | Excellent Camp Facilities
• Perth, Western Australia, Australia
• 15% Superannuation and many other benefits

Murrin Murrin Operations has an opportunity for an experienced Mine Technician – Mine Systems to join our established and dedicated team.

Murrin Murrin Operations is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Murrin Murrin Operations is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role
The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for maintaining the integrity of all Mine Systems by performing maintenance and repairs of fleet management, voice radios and associated systems hardware.
You will be responsible for:

• Installing and maintaining VHF/UHF communications and mobile fleet management system hardware and software
• Installing and commissioning of High Precision Machine Guidance Systems and Fleet Management Systems
• Installing and maintaining point to point microwave and WiFi mesh systems and associated applications
• Preventative maintenance through regular inspections to ensure equipment meets safe working requirements
• Assisting with mining databases and reporting
• Maintaining communication and Fleet Management System parts inventory

About You
This role would suit a technically minded person looking for a new opportunity within a mining setting where no two days are the same.
You will also have:

• Experience installing, maintaining and fault finding radio communications equipment and Fleet Management Systems
• Experience in the configuration and programming of communication devices
• An aptitude for learning technical material and are detail orientated
• Understanding of Microwave PTP, PTMP based radio and antennae systems
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholder’s

What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of roles across our multi pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive monthly incentive program (based on site performance) that is paid on top of your salary
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.
• Relocation and visa support.

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers